The 2016 Major League Baseball Player Chatter, News and Fantasy Thread...

[BarkingToad]

It was the right thing to do he was out for nearly 2 months it seems with that blister issue, the Dodgers need him healthy for the playoff run.

Definitely the right move for a World Series contender.

[koz-man]

He's had a major issue with a blister, they were worried about him going further and tearing it again. No-hitters are going to become very rare with the way pitchers are treated now.

You got that right...

[koz-man]

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he was sick to his stomach over taking out Rich Hill following seven perfect innings. But he confirmed he was thinking about Hill's health and the best long-term interests of the team.

[Chi_archie]

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he was sick to his stomach over taking out Rich Hill following seven perfect innings. But he confirmed he was thinking about Hill's health and the best long-term interests of the team.

Yeah tough call call for sure

[Fire in da hole]

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he was sick to his stomach over taking out Rich Hill following seven perfect innings. But he confirmed he was thinking about Hill's health and the best long-term interests of the team.

Hell, In the old days he would still be out there throwing now if he had a perfect game.

[Cross]

Dodgers will not contend for World Series, just chokers in la.

[EmpireMaker]

• A nagging blister problem bothered right-hander Aaron Sanchez during his rough outing against the Red Sox today, the Blue Jays ace told reporters (including MLB.com’s Gregor Chisholm). Sanchez has been dealing with the sore spot on his middle right finger since Spring Training, with the affected area going from “hot spot” to blister at various times during the season. While Sanchez’s performance obviously hasn’t been much hampered by his minor injury for much of the season, one need only look at Rich Hill’s problems over the last few months to note how a blister can develop into a major issue. Sanchez’s next start was expected to be at least a couple of days later than normal anyways, Chisholm notes, as part of the Jays’ plan to monitor their young star’s innings.
• Jordan Zimmermann will throw a simulated game rather than make his next scheduled start for the Tigers, manager Brad Ausmus told reporters (including George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press). Two separate DL stints due to a neck strain have limited Zimmermann to just two starts since the end of June, and the righty didn’t look good in either outing, allowing a combined 10 earned runs over just 2 2/3 innings. The 80-pitch sim game isn’t due to another injury, however, but rather simply give Zimmermann a chance to build up arm speed and regain his mechanics. Zimmerman had no issue with the Tigers’ decision, saying “I can’t be going out there pitching like dog crap, not giving our team a chance to win. We need to win now.”
• Newly-acquired relievers are playing a huge role in this season’s pennant races, Peter Gammons of GammonsDaily.com writes, ranging from the blockbuster deals at the trade deadline to less-heralded deals like the Blue Jays’ trades for Jason Grilli and Joaquin Benoit. With the cost of relief pitching so high, an AL manager and AL general manager both suggest to Gammons that clubs could focus more on drafting pitchers they specifically groom as relievers or even old-school “fireman” types who can pitch multiple innings in any game situation.

[Chi_archie]

Addison Russell is pretty good

[koz-man]

Matt Holliday took on-field batting practice for the first time since breaking his right thumb about a month ago, the last time the Cardinals played the Cubs. It looks he could be a viable option by season's end.

[BarkingToad]

I bet Cardinals regret paying Mike Leake all that money.

[mr. leisure]

Nice game by Hendricks tonight .

[BigSpoon]

David Ortiz hits his 536th career HR to tie Mickey Mantle for 17th in the all time HR list.

[EmpireMaker]

David Ortiz hits his 536th career HR to tie Mickey Mantle for 17th in the all time HR list.

Big Papi might want to reconsider retiring, if this season is any indication he looks like he has another year or two in him.

[Chi_archie]

David Ortiz hits his 536th career HR to tie Mickey Mantle for 17th in the all time HR list.

Nah go out on top

[Fire in da hole]

Nah go out on top

Look out for your kids and grandkids, make the money while you can.

[koz-man]

David Ortiz hits his 536th career HR to tie Mickey Mantle for 17th in the all time HR list.

Nice company here....

[Fire in da hole]

David Ortiz hits his 536th career HR to tie Mickey Mantle for 17th in the all time HR list.

The question now becomes, does he make the hall of fame?

[El Nino]

The question now becomes, does he make the hall of fame?

He will because the baseball writers select the HOF and they love him. For what he has done for the Latino players in the league and his clutch moments in big situations. He's failed a test, is def. on something, but he is liked, so he gets a pass.

[Cross]

Papi will be a hall of famer, no doubt. Clutch in the post season too.

[EmpireMaker]

Urias is heading to the bullpen in order to limit his inning this year for the Dodgers.

[Chi_archie]

Urias is heading to the bullpen in order to limit his inning this year for the Dodgers.

Smart move

[JAKEPEAVY21]

He will because the baseball writers select the HOF and they love him. For what he has done for the Latino players in the league and his clutch moments in big situations. He's failed a test, is def. on something, but he is liked, so he gets a pass.

this

[LT Profits]

Urias is heading to the bullpen in order to limit his inning this year for the Dodgers.

They have been saying this for the past two months, and yet he has been pitching so well they couldn't take him out of the rotation.

[koz-man]

The San Francisco Giants have 10 losses this season after they have led by three or more runs. That's three more losses than they had over their previous two seasons combined (seven).

[Fire in da hole]

He will because the baseball writers select the HOF and they love him. For what he has done for the Latino players in the league and his clutch moments in big situations. He's failed a test, is def. on something, but he is liked, so he gets a pass.

True, he probably gets in with the latino addition. Hitting 500 homers is no longer an automatic HOF induction.

[EmpireMaker]

Kershaw was sharper today (even while working on both sides of a rain delay), he's starting to get back to form.

[Chi_archie]

The San Francisco Giants have 10 losses this season after they have led by three or more runs. That's three more losses than they had over their previous two seasons combined (seven).

Wow bad bullpen?

[JAKEPEAVY21]

Padres sweep the Giants for the second time in a row

[BigSpoon]

The question now becomes, does he make the hall of fame?

I think he makes it, 10-time All-Star and only the 4th player to have 500+ HR and 3 World Series championships. The other 3 are Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle & Reggie Jackson.

[koz-man]

Good job, spoilers.

The Padres swept the Giants in San Francisco (for the first time since 2010).
The Rays took two of three from the Blue Jays.
The A's swept the Royals.
And now the Twins have split a four-game series with the Tigers.
A reminder that you can't predict baseball.!!

[mr. leisure]

Good job, spoilers.

The Padres swept the Giants in San Francisco (for the first time since 2010).
The Rays took two of three from the Blue Jays.
The A's swept the Royals.
And now the Twins have split a four-game series with the Tigers.
A reminder that you can't predict baseball.!!

I wonder how many guys chased the royals at home ?

[LT Profits]

I wonder how many guys chased the royals at home ?

I had Oakland twice and am on the A's again in Game 4 tonight.

[mr. leisure]

I had Oakland twice and am on the A's again in Game 4 tonight.

Looking good so far LT

[Fire in da hole]

I think he makes it, 10-time All-Star and only the 4th player to have 500+ HR and 3 World Series championships. The other 3 are Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle & Reggie Jackson.

I agree, he probably makes it, however, is it just me or do other people now ignore all star votes? Ever since the fans started voting and people batting in the low 200s started making the team, I don't even consider those games anymore.

[EmpireMaker]

OK, who had Porcello and Happ, before the season, as the first 2 pitchers to win 19 games this season and the first to win 20 ?